Annexure to DOPE o.M.No.28020/1/2010-Estt(C) dated 4 July,2014.
PROBATION AND CONFIRMATION
A person is appointed on probation in order to assess his suitability for absorption in the service to which he has been appointed. Probation should not, therefore, be treated as a mere formality. No formal declaration shall be necessary in respect of appointment on probation. The appointing authority may declare successful completion, extend the period of probation or terminate the services of a temporary employee on probation, on the basis of evaluation of performance.
2. Probation is prescribed when there is direct recruitment, promotion from one Group to another or for officers re-employed before the age of superannuation. The probation shall stand successfully completed on issue of orders in writing. It is, however, not desirable that a Government servant should be kept on probation for long periods.
PERIOD OF PROBATION
3. The period of probation is prescribed for different posts/services in Central Government on the following lines:
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